April 22, 2022Time has nearly run out to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages. The transition to net zero is no small feat: it requires significant adjustments and big commitments that would affect societies and all sectors of the economy. This Earth Day, #InvestInOurPlanet and take some time to explore these insights on what it could take to achieve net-zero emissions. Charting net zero: Insights on what the transition could look like Playing offense to create value in the net-zero transition Taking the first steps toward net-zero emissions Delivering the climate technologies needed for net zero Managing the net-zero transition: Actions for stakeholders Solving the net-zero equation: Nine requirements for a more orderly transition Protecting people from a changing climate: The case for resilience Author Talks: There is no vaccine for climate change Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring More from McKinsey Net-zero climate impact by 2030: Our progress and what lies ahead McKinsey partners with Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and Meta on $925 million carbon removal commitment McKinsey launches new climate technology effort to accelerate decarbonization